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2009 - About Our Club
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The Newmarket Huskies are an AAA competitive Track Club, registered with the Athletics Ontario, Ontario Masters Athletics and the Ontario Minor Track Association. We participate in competitive distance running only (800m and up to the Marathon) and race in either track meets (indoor & outdoor), cross country meets, or road racing events.

Our program is about IMPROVING on your own PERSONAL BESTS (PB's) and trying to be the best you can through commitment and work effort. At the same time members get to enjoy the camaraderie of people with similar passions. It is not about winning per se, although it may be a by-product or end result for some.

We have 4 COMMITMENT competitive seasons. Members must select at least one competitive season from:

o Winter – January – March. (primarily indoor track)
o Spring – April - mid June. (primarily outdoor track)
o Summer – Mid June – July (primarily outdoor track)
o Fall – September – November (primarily cross-country)
o Yearly - Road racing happens all year long (for Masters)
o Rest Periods (No official club workouts) – August & December

In general, the EXPECTATION & COMMITMENT that school age members sign up for in a particular competitive season is:
• 2 workouts per week (1 workout per week in winter season) during the training period with some personal absence exceptions. Occasionally, there will be additional ad hoc workouts for selected individuals during the winter competitive season.
• Participation in the Ontario Provincial Age Class Championship for the particular competitive season.

Note 1: During a competitive season that members do not commit for, they are encouraged to train with their schools (High School or Elementary) to maintain fitness. Club workouts are for only those seasonal committed members in order to maximize coaching effort.

This is the only way we can assist members, to not only be competitive, but be the very best they can be.

The cross country season has the additional team commitment. For our teams to be the best they can be we need to know up front who we can count on.

Note 2: University members generally train full time with schools during a designated University competitive season. However, they usually compete for the club during the summer competitive season plus Ontario &/or Canadian XC Championships as time permits.

During a particular competitive season all COMMITTED school age members (High School & Elementary Schools) will have the additional EXPECTATION to participate in their school workouts. WE SUPPORT THAT. Club Coaches try to coordinate with School coaches, as much as possible, to maintain a win/win situation for the individual.

Workouts will always take place RAIN or SHINE. The only EXCEPTION is that we will NOT train when lightning is occurring or conditions are very icy. “There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing”.

Each member has the responsibility to complete their weekly training program on their own when not at either a club or school workout.

Prospective New Members - contact info@newmarkethuskiestrack.ca
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For prospective new members any decision to join the club will be based on:
o ATTENDANCE at a few initial workouts (no commitments) to get a feel as to what goes on.
o TALENT ASSESSMENT BY AT LEAST TWO COACHES taking into consideration the Ontario Step Up To Excellence Program ENTRY LEVEL TIME STANDARDS for school age group and 5Km for Senior/Masters as well as how they perform (ability level) with their peer group within the club.
o INTERVIEW with a Coach and parent(s), as applicable.
o YOUR COMMITMENT and PASSION for distance running.
o KEEN DESIRE to COMPETE.
o STRONG COMMITMENT FOCUS to:

Note:
The earliest age group considered in 2009 will be those born in 1998.

2009 Club Fees
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o Senior (1989 to 1980) & Junior (1991 & 1990) = $285.
o All others = $260.

o University Members ONLY (Juniors/Seniors) - We have made an addition to our Club Policy to assist these members who already have high University fees. Compulsory - To train with the Huskies you must be registered to be covered under Athletics Ontario insurance program. There will be 3 Options:

a) Those who register for the FULL YEAR = $285

-intend to: - Register with Athletics Ontario as a full year member. - Receive Athletics Magazine for full year - Receive Huskies News Flash for full year. - Compete at both the Ontario & National Level and beyond all year. Includes Athletics Ontario registration.

b) Those who register for May to December = $170

- intend to: - Register with the Athletics Ontario for only the May to Dec period. - Receive Athletics Magazine for May to Dec. - Receive Huskies News Flash for May to Dec unless they register earlier in the year. - Compete at both the Ontario & National Level and beyond for only May to Dec. Includes Athletics Ontario registration.

c) Those who register anytime during the year as a Recreational Athlete = $20

-intend to: - Register with the Athletics Ontario anytime during the school year. - Do not receive Athletics Magazine. - Receive Huskies News Flash from time registered. - Do not compete at the Athletics Ontario Level meets. You are still eligible to run in road races. Includes Athletics Ontario registration. These are Membership Fees for University Members ONLY (Juniors/Seniors).

Note:
For those (other than above) who sign up for only the fall Cross Country season the club fee will be reduced. Participation in any of the other competitive seasons requires a full membership fee unless they are a University student.

o Those who register for September to December as a Cross Country Athlete = Athletics Ontario Cross Country / Fall Season Registration Fee (below) + $ 50.
(Exception - Bantams & Masters - while registration fees are less there will be a small additional fee based on the fact that both Minor Association & Masters Association members have more club competition.)

Fees are:
Junior & Senior = $85
Bantam, Grade 8 Midget & Masters = $80 
Grade 9 Midget & Youth = $75


If approved to compete at National XC Championship by Coaches Committee = additional $25. (Reason - partial contribution to high entry fee when joining for a short period of time.)
 
-intend to: - Register with the Athletics Ontario for only the September to December period. - Do not receive Athletics Magazine. - Receive Huskies News Flash from time registered.

Note:
Club Fees cover the following membership, registration fees and entry fees, as appropriate:
o Athletics Ontario Registration (includes AO insurance coverage)
o Ontario Minor Track Association Registration
o Ontario Masters Athletics Registration
o Canadian & Ontario Track & Cross Country meet entry fees.
o Uniforms (singlet & shorts)
o Overall club administration costs.

Costs not covered by membership fees that are paid by members on a “pay as you go basis”.
o Entry fees to road races.
o A portion of travel & accommodation to Canadian & Ontario Championships, as applicable, depending on success of Fundraising activities in a given year.
o Additional Uniforms - Club Jackets, Pants, T-shirt, toques are available at an extremely attractive price.

2009 Registration Forms
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The below forms are in PDF format and can either be...

(a) filled in online using Adobe Acrobat Reader 6 (or higher), printed out, signed & submitted, OR
(b) printed out, filled in by hand, signed & submitted.

o Minors (grade 9 & below)

o High School/Seniors (grade 10 to age 29)

o Masters (age 30+)

Club Coaches
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In general:

Hugh Cameron – Overall Coaching Coordinator
Craig McLaughlin - Masters
Derek Hackshaw – Masters / High School Age
Geoff Peat– Elementary School Age
Eddie Raposo - High School Age

Club Administration Coordinators:
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The club has an outstanding group of parents and senior/masters members who are assigned a variety of volunteer administrative roles that contribute greatly to our success.
“If we each do a little, our club can achieve a lot”.

Major GOALS for each season are:
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- Elementary School qualifying Local Area Meets & Regional School Association Championship.

- High School qualifying Regional & OFSAA HS Championship.

- University qualifying Regional & National Championships in both Canada or USA.

- Athletics Ontario Club Championships (all members eligible).

- Ontario Masters Championships (all members eligible).

- Ontario Minor Association Championships (all members eligible).

- Selected Road Races – all members eligible

- Canadian Club Championships (qualify by meet standards or club selection criteria)

- International Events / Championships (qualify to represent Canada by either time standards or National Championship placing)